Archives for February, 2009
The Future of Your Career Brand in Exponential Times
I just posted a new video on my Facebook page that was produced by Karl Fisch, Scott McLeod, and Jeff Bronman - a provocative YouTube video called, “Did You Know? ” proving the obvious, that we live in exponential times; the video highlights the shifting of educational leadership to China and India, the blinding speed of the technical […]
Frightening, Tough Times Eh? Knock Off Early and Often
Is emotional uncertainty spreading about your workplace? Well, yeah. In her article, How Do They Feel? author Agatha Gilmore says employees in these troubling economic times are stressed, angry, and overwhelmed (no news here.) But here’s a new one: we’re also afraid. We have no control; the future is unknown. And since our visuals are […]
On Forced Sabbatical? “Don’t Panic” is Sorry Advice
One minute you’re standing in knee deep turquoise water happily looking for shells. Next you’re caught in a rip tide getting swept out to sea - fighting for your life. If you’re on forced sabbatical, you can probably relate. Here’s the thing about rip tides: It’s relatively easy to escape unharmed IF YOU KNOW WHAT […]
Petersen Tests Career Change from CSI with Sabbatical
The gig made the actor very, very famous and very, very rich; it wasn’t easy to leave. In the end, it was too safe for him. Even in this economy, career evaluation is important. Petersen used a 4-week sabbatical in season 7 to test the waters back into the theater. More on him in a […]
Flexibility Offerings (Sabbaticals) Ride the Economic Wave
As companies grapple with strained budgets, tight credit, waning demand for products, and layoffs, flexible arrangements like sabbaticals are a way to keep morale high. And they don’t have to cost much. Employees worried about their jobs tend to be reluctant to seek out such arrangements, said Ellen Galinsky of the Family Work Institute, in […]
Marie Claire Magazine - The Backup Plan
With the economy cratering, here’s your chance to execute those pipe dreams and what-if schemes. Meet six women who already did. <Read More>
Journal of Accountancy - The Virtues and Challenges of a Long Break: Firms Find Sabbaticals are Worthy Investments
Although they are still relatively rare in the accounting sector, sabbatical programs have been tapped by firms ranging from small to large as a robust retention and recruitment tool. They provide a platform for invaluable talent development that exposes individuals to growth opportunities. They also encourage a team approach to client service, since sabbaticals rely […]